It is with great honour and enthusiasm that I welcome you to the Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, Nigeria’s premier Faculty of Arts and a hub of intellectual, cultural, and creative excellence.
As the Dean, I am proud to lead a faculty with a distinguished legacy of scholarship, innovation, and impact, both within Nigeria and across the globe. Since its establishment, the Faculty of Arts has played a pivotal role in shaping critical thought, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting the values of humanity through the humanities and creativity.
Our faculty is home to a rich array of disciplines, including languages—Arabic, English, French, German, Igbo, Russian, and Yoruba; as well as Classics, Anthropology & Archaeology, Communication, Religious Studies, History, Philosophy, Islamic Studies, and the Performing Arts—each contributing uniquely to the understanding of human society and the advancement of knowledge. We are committed to nurturing students who are not only academically excellent but also socially responsible, culturally grounded, and globally competitive.
At the Faculty of Arts, we foster a vibrant academic community where students, scholars, and researchers have the liberty to explore new ideas, challenge conventions, and engage in rigorous inquiry. Through our programmes, research initiatives, public lectures, and cultural activities, we continue to uphold the University of Ibadan’s tradition of excellence and leadership in education.
Whether you are a prospective or current student, a member of staff, an alumnus, or a visitor, I invite you to explore the diverse opportunities our Faculty offers. Together, let us continue to build a future that is enriched by critical thinking, creativity, and a deep understanding of our shared humanity.
Welcome to the Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, where tradition meets innovation.
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WELCOME ADDRESS TO FRESH AND RETURNING STUDENTS
It is my utmost pleasure to welcome you to the 2020/2021 Academic Session. As the oldest faculty in the University of Ibadan, the Faculty of Arts derives much pleasure from setting the pace on creating a student-friendly environment that facilitates teaching and learning. Indeed, the present session comes with certain peculiarities occasioned by the protracted scourge of COVID-19. Since it was first reported in December 2019, COVID- .... Read more
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This paper examined how metaphor is used to conceptualize experience and ideologies, and how meaning is achieved in J.P. Clark's Song of a Goat.
Conceptual Metaphors in Newspaper Reportage of the War on Boko Haram Terrorism in Nigeria by Dr Ayo Osinsanwo, Department of English, University of Ibadan.
A Religious Response to the Paradox of Euthanasia and the Sanctity of Life - O.O. Familusi, Department of Religious Studies, University of Ibadan
Direct Realism Down the Memory Lane: From Naïve Realism to Disjunctivism by Husein Inusah, Department of Classics and Philosophy, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
Language Policy and Governance The Pontius Pilate Example by J.O. Oluwadoro, Bosede A. Adebowale & O.O. Berekiah
The entry requirement to our various Departments defers based on the peculiarities of each of them. However, the general requirement is 5 'O' level subjects at one sitting or 6 'O' level subjects at two sittings to include English Language, two Arts subject and any other subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science.
For more information on entry requirement for any of our Departments, kindly visit the appropriate Department's webpage through this link http://facultyofartsui.org/departments
